San Diego Wave defeat Washington Spirit 2-1 to reclaim top spot in NWSL

San Diego Wave continues impressive form

San Diego Wave continued their strong season with a 2-1 victory over Washington Spirit in the NWSL.

Despite a demanding schedule, the California side once again delivered against one of the league’s most talented teams.

Trinity Byars scores early

San Diego got off to a perfect start when Trinity Byars scored in the 6th minute to give Wave a 1-0 lead.

The early goal energized both the team and the home crowd.

A tightly contested match

Following the opener, the game became more physical and tactical, with limited scoring chances for either side.

Washington Spirit, featuring stars like Trinity Rodman, pushed for an equalizer throughout the first half.

Rebecca Bernal levels the match

In the 33rd minute, Mexican defender Rebecca Bernal scored to make it 1-1 before halftime.

The equalizer shifted momentum and set up a competitive second half.

Kimmi Ascanio delivers again

The second half remained balanced until the closing moments.

In the 89th minute, Kimmi Ascanio scored the winning goal for San Diego Wave, continuing her breakout season with another decisive performance.

Wave return to first place

With the victory, San Diego Wave reclaimed first place in the league standings and further confirmed their status as one of the top teams in the NWSL.

Coach Jonas Eidevall continues to get strong performances from his squad despite the packed schedule.

Next challenge: Houston

San Diego Wave will now prepare for a midweek road match against Houston Dash in another important test for the league leaders.